James vs Kinsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Kinsey

Girl #2,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king's meadow or island"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,386
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kins, Kinz, Kiki

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kinsey Rank #2,386

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2386 for Kinsey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Kinsey ___

  • Kinsey Grace
  • Kinsey Ann
  • Kinsey Marie
  • Kinsey Rose
  • Kinsey Jo
  • Kinsey Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kinsey

Hadley Finley Paisley Brecken Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kinsey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kinsey at #2386 in the United States.

What do James and Kinsey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kinsey means "king's meadow or island" (Old English origin).

Are James and Kinsey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kinsey is primarily a girl name.

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